HORTICULTURAL REFORM IN THE EU AND THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
CONSTANTIN ZAHARIAABSTRACT. Rickard and Sumner note that, in horticultural markets, trade barriers often apply to the processed products (domestic support applies to farm-produced raw commodities). Cook observes that, worldwide, consumption and cultivation of fruits and vegetables is increasing. According to ECD-GA, the EU is an active operator on the world market. Delayen argues that, in 2000, the EU expanded its basis for direct subsidies programs to address long-term goals for development. Jacobsen and Bokelmann write that the German horticultural sector is facing an increasing international competition.